Traci Aucoin – GEAR UP Project Director for Lafayette Parish School System

Traci Aucoin, the Lafayette Parish Public School System GEAR UP Project Director, joined Jan Swift, host of Discover Lafayette.  GEAR UP stands for “Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.” A competitive grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education, GEAR UP works to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared […]

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Kelda Poynot: Homeschool Consultant, Educator and Author

Kelda Poynot, homeschooling consultant, author, and educator has helped hundreds of families navigate the maze of options for schooling their children. She homeschooled her own children over the past 20 years and just graduated her youngest child in May this year. She joined Jan Swift of Discover Lafayette to discuss her journey and share the […]

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Dr. David Fisher – WWII Vet, Lifelong Educator

Dr. David Fisher, World War II Army veteran and lifelong educator, joined Jan Swift of Discover Lafayette, to discuss his storied life and the many adventures he has enjoyed in his 94 years. We salute this hero among us who on October 2, 1945, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his extraordinary service in […]

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Troy Wayman, IMPACTing Business and Community

“I like to always tell people you can’t complain if you don’t vote. One Acadiana doesn’t endorse candidates. We take the opportunity to educate people on what the candidates stand for. We take the opportunity to educate the candidates on what our robust business-led public policy agenda is. We want people to know what the […]

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IBERIABANK Contributes to Love Our Schools

IBERIABANK, (www.iberiabank.com), recently announced a $15,000 donation to the Love Our Schools project in Lafayette Parish. Love Our Schools is a local initiative committed to improving educational outcomes in the area. This year, Love Our Schools is supporting eight public schools in the Transformation Zone in Lafayette Parish. Through nearly 3,000 volunteers, Love Our Schools […]

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